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One of the highlights of the Australian Sewing Guild Convention is the Sewing Challenge, which is open to entries from all Guild members. At the 2015 Convention, Noela McKernan was the overall points winner, and winner of the Debutante’s prize! We had a chat with with Noela to learn more about her sewing journey, and her involvement in the Guild. Enjoy!

Why did you join the Guild? I saw the ASG stand at one of the craft shows and went to see what it was all about. I discovered that my

2015 was the 100th anniversary of the ANZACS. The RSL, as part of this recognition, and after creating hundreds of red poppies, put out a call for the donation of handmade (whether that be knitted or sewn) beanies and scarves for our Australian Defence Forces posted overseas. In WA, ladies celebrated their final contribution, with the organiser throwing herself into it and, onto the table!

ASG members rallied and met the challenge with great enthusiasm! My dining room became the only place with enough room

In 2015, Australian Sewing Guild members partnered with Greenwood College in Perth to further the art of sewing and foster an appreciation of the sewing/textile industry amongst students at the school!

ASG members from the Northern Suburbs Group (WA) volunteered their time and sewing expertise to help Year 12 students achieve a Fashion, Design and Textiles Unit of Competency in their school art program. A number of students have now applied through Polytechnics to partake in the 2016 Textile Course.

May is National Sewing Month and to celebrate we once again bring you…

The idea is simple –

Buy a garment (or a few) at any Op Shop, or raid your wardrobe, and snap a ‘before’ pic
Use your awesome sewing skills to refashion it into something new (click here for FAQs about what is and what is not allowed)
Enter your refashion here
Ask your friends to vote for you and vote for your favourite refashions.

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Fire up your sewing machines and your creative genius. This is your chance to win a
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All neighbourhood sewing groups in the Australian Sewing Guild meet regularly… but does your group have a plan for 2016?

Annual (or semi-annual) planning by groups is encouraged. The planning process provides a great opportunity to reflect on what you loved (or would change) about the meetings you held in the last year, and to define your group’s goals for the next year!

The Foothills Sew’n’Sews who meet in Kenwick, Western Australia, are just one ASG neighbourhood group which plans its meetings for the year in advance. The Foothills Sew’n’Sews have kindly shared

Start with a basic T-shirt pattern like the one pictured here. You may already have a favourite pattern, or your own knit block – feel free to use that. If not, McCall’s 6964 or Kwik Sew 3766 are good options.

Your fabric must be a two-way stretch jersey or similar weight to a jersey. Just make sure it stretches in both directions.

You will start by learning how to alter your pattern to create the flattering cowl neck drape. How much drape will be up to you.

Our very first Sew Along, the Tiny Essentials Tote Bag, was loads of fun. Although the event is officially finished, instructions for making this bag are still available by clicking the link under Sew Alongs (in the right column). Here’s a sample of what was achieved in 5 days. Some got the whole bag finished, while others didn’t quite make it due to other commitments.

A great effort from all those who took part. Plans for Sew Along #2 are under way – watch this space!

Thinking of joining the AUSSEW Along on 30th November? Little Moo Designs is donating three (3) PDF patterns (your choice) to a lucky winner. Check out their pattern shop to see what’s on offer. The winner will be chosen by lucky draw.

To be eligible you must submit a photo of your finished bag. Members of the Facebook Group may post their photos to Facebook. If you are not on Facebook you can submit your name and photo to sewalong@aussew.org.au.

A Sew Along is essentially sewing a pattern step by step with a group of others. The beauty of the online world is that you can join up and do this together, no matter where you are! You can ask questions, share ideas and tips an post pictures.

Our very first Sew Along will be…

The Tiny Essentials Tote Bag, brought to you by Little Moo Designs and Handbag Hardware Australia

Tiny Essentials Tote Bag

The Sew Along will commence 30th November. and will be hosted on this Blog as well

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